Grants aim to get veterans into trucking
The FMCSA is offering millions in grant money to get more military veterans into trucking. So how is that money going to be used and will it be effective?
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The FMCSA is offering millions in grant money to get more military veterans into trucking. So how is that money going to be used and will it be effective? Also, several companies and organizations have recently requested exemptions from the entry-level driver training rule. And in the latest cases, OOIDA is again opposing those requests. And Massachusetts lawmakers have agreed to spend $11.3 billion on transportation, while Georgia’s governor has extended a fuel tax holiday for a third time.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
The first Tesla Semis are apparently close to rolling off the assembly line. Another recall is in effect, this one affecting certain Lonestar and LT trucks. And OOIDA attempts to clear up some of the confusion surrounding California’s AB5 law.
OOIDA opposes driver training exemptions
Several companies and organizations have recently requested exemptions from the entry-level driver training rule. And in the latest cases, OOIDA is again opposing those requests.
Billions for transportation in Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers have agreed to spend $11.3 billion on transportation, while Georgia’s governor has extended a fuel tax holiday for a third time.
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- OOIDA Foundation has put together a video to help clear things up on California’s AB5 law.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Great Salt Lake Truck Show. That takes place at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.